The California Paradox

The California Paradox: an Echelon Reports intelligence brief on operating versus selling a trades business in California

The California Paradox Editorial update: October 14, 2026. Original reporting dates are unchanged. California combines high operating costs with a large market for residential trades. Buyers are still paying substantial prices for selected companies. An owner weighing a sale needs to understand both sides of that equation, not assume that high costs rule out a … Read more

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